Amidst an already busy day of Orioles transactions, the O’s announced two more moves, as infielder Jean Segura has been released from his minor league contract and left-hander Nick Vespi was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Segura signed his minors deal in August, and hit only .137/.250/.196 over 60 plate appearances in 14 games with Norfolk. This marked Segura’s first game … [Read more...] about Orioles Release Jean Segura, Outright Nick Vespi
Nationals To Select Darren Baker
The Nationals are planning to select the contract of second baseman/left fielder Darren Baker on Sunday, according to the Talk Nats feed (X link). Some space will need to be cleared on Washington’s 40-man roster, but a corresponding move on the active roster might not be necessary, since rosters expand from 26 to 28 players on Sunday. A 10th-round pick for the Nats in the 2021 … [Read more...] about Nationals To Select Darren Baker
Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List
The Orioles placed Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 17, on account of shoulder inflammation. Baltimore also placed Keegan Akin on the paternity list. Rookie Cade Povich and reliever Dillon Tate are up from Triple-A Norfolk to take the open spots on the active roster. Baltimore acquired Eflin in their biggest move at the deadline. The righty had … [Read more...] about Orioles Place Zach Eflin On Injured List
MLBTR Podcast: Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Mariners fire Scott Servais, … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, The Orioles’ Rotation, And Joey Votto
Orioles Claim Forrest Wall, Designate Dillon Tate For Assignment
The Orioles announced that they have claimed outfielder Forrest Wall off waivers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. He had been designated for assignment by the Marlins earlier this week. To open a 40-man roster spot for him, right-hander Dillon Tate has been designated for assignment. Wall, 28, fits the classic speed-and-defense mold that contending clubs tend to acquire … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Forrest Wall, Designate Dillon Tate For Assignment